Radiant Gas Fire
ManufacturerManufactured by
Main
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen Corporation
(Aberdeen, Scotland)
Date1900-1940
Object NameGas Fire
Mediummetal, ceramic, enamel paint
ClassificationsChemicals and Gas
Dimensions66.5 x 44 x 24cm
AcquisitionJohn Lovie Gas Works Collection.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS083956
About MeRadiant gas fire with hood, decorative detail and seven removable ceramic ember inserts. The metal surround of the fire is painted with black enamel and has etched floral detail comprising leaf scrolls and berries on the hood, on the left, centre and right above the hood, and in three places down either side of the range. At the base of the fire are three decorative crown-shaped cut-outs. In the centre of the range are the ceramic embers, each measuring 19 x 4 x 3 cm, moulded into rod-like lengths with numerous lozenge-shaped cut-outs and the manufacturer's mark ("MAIN") on each. On the right of the front face of the fire is the gas pipe attachment.On the reverse is the following information in negative relief:
[LOZENGE SHAPE]
REG'D No 562598
STADIUM WARLOCK
WIZARD MASCOT
DRUID ARCH DRUID
MERLIN TALISMAN
FORUM SORCERER
The following numbers appear in positive relief:
No. 1927 748 711
Also on the reverse is a metal label that has been attached with a screw, containing the following information which has been stamped: "Property of the Aberdeen Corporation Gas Department, No. 21124".
1920s - 1930s
